Self-Study Section

Self-study section - module 4

1 What are the basic criteria that should be considered when choosing teaching
materials?
2 What are advantages and disadvantages of using a coursebook?
3 What are the advantages and disadvantages of creating your own teaching
resources?
4 Why are authentic materials a good tool for language teaching and learning?
5 What are the benefits of using songs, rhymes and chants in the classroom?
6 What questions should teachers ask themselves before using games in the
classroom?
7 What are the main criteria by which the value of games can be judged?
8 What should be the teachers main considerations when selecting a story for use in the
classroom?
9 What tactics can teachers use to ensure that story-telling is a success?
10 What are the benefits of integrating technology, such as videos and computers, into
language lessons?

Note: This is a Self-study activity. Please do not send to your trainer.